Question

which statement best explains why the soviet union commited atrocities against its own people
a the bolshevics were a russian ethnic party and wanted to eliminate ethnic rivals
b the bolshevics wanted to collectivise the economy of russia
c the bolshevics feared internal revolts by supporters of the tsar
d the bolshevics wated to consolidate power by eliminating enemies

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why the Soviet Union committed atrocities against its own people is:

**d) the Bolsheviks wanted to consolidate power by eliminating enemies.**

This option captures the broader intent behind many of the repressive measures taken by the Bolshevik regime, including purges, executions, and widespread repression, which were often justified as necessary to maintain control and eliminate perceived threats to their authority.